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ZIP 61101

Part of Rockford, IL
Pop. 19,318·Winnebago County·187th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,358/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
-$607
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ZIP 61101 · $1,358
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,296/yr
At $1,358/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyWinnebago County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61101 (Rockford, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,318
Median income
$46,163
Median age
37.7
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
27.5%
19.4%
23.7%
17.5%
Under 1827.5%
18–3419.4%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.8%
65+17.5%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.7%
31.9%
19.9%
White44.7%
Black31.9%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian1.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
20.1%
34.3%
29%
16.6%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+16.6%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61101 in Rockford, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,374 → $46,163
up 14.3%
Population
20,394 → 19,318
down 5.3%
Renter share
46.8% → 48.6%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.5% → 16.6%
+3.1 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.7
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $46,163 today, compared with $40,374 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 20,394 residents to roughly 19,318. Renters now make up 48.6% of households, compared with 46.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 16.6% of adults here, versus 13.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 61101

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61101 covers Rockford, IL. The median rent here is $1,358/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($46,163/yr), ZIP 61101 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61101 (Rockford, IL) is $1,358. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61101's median rent of $1,358/mo is $607 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61101 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #187 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,358/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,358/mo in ZIP 61101. The local median household income is $46,163/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61101?

Rent in ZIP 61101 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 61101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61101 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,358/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($46,163/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61101 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 61101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of ZIP 61101 households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61101 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61101 compare to the rest of Rockford?

ZIP 61101 is pricier than Rockford as a whole. At $1,358/mo, it's $150 above the Rockford citywide median of $1,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,358/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 61101's median household income ($46,163/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61101 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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